To increase the numerical limitation on the number of asylees whose status may be adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

January 7, 2003

Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

To increase the numerical limitation on the number of asylees whose status may be adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Increase in Numerical Limitation for Asylees Adjustment Act of 2003'.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN NUMERICAL LIMITATION ON ASYLEE ADJUSTMENT.

(a) IN GENERAL- Section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1159(b)) is amended by striking `10,000' and inserting `25,000'.

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2003.

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